Arts related opportunities for young people suffering financial disadvantage or geographic isolation

Initiatives to preserve the cultural skills and language of indigenous Australians

Excursions to museums, galleries and historic buildings

Young Arts Funding Makes a Difference

In 2015, over $76,000 was contributed to Young Arts projects.

26 of our 37 Societies offered a Young Arts programme with most Societies supporting a mix of both individuals and community groups.

Pauline Hopkins Cup

Pauline Hopkins was the NADFAS Overseas Area Representative (OAR) from 2001-2005.

During that time Pauline was a regular visitor to Australia and in 2008 she generously donated a silver presentation cup in recognition of the contribution ADFAS societies make to Young Arts in their communities. The cup is awarded to the Society providing a particularly innovative Young Arts programme in their local area.

Following Pauline’s additional donation of a substantial bursary in October 2014, The Pauline Hopkins Young Arts Award of $200 is now presented in conjunction with the Pauline Hopkins Cup at the ADFAS AGM in March.